Guys Who Ride Bikes: Your Balls Are In Danger!

Posted by Brian Fairbanks

A new report has just reminded us why we almost prefer taking public transportation...

News-Medical.net has a story featuring a London urological surgeon who warns men that, should they ride the wrong bicycle, they could do severe damage to their family jewels. He says that men who cycle over long distances and/or for long periods of time or ride mountain bikes should are more likely than the average person to suffer genital injuries, including numbness and erectile dysfunction.

"Cyclists can also help to ease saddle-related injuries or skin irritations by adjusting the saddle height and fore and aft position.

"Padding in the saddle and shorts are also important if cyclists want to avoid saddle-related problems."
He says that the problems to look out for include genital numbness, erection problems and soreness and skin irritations in the groin area.

Men who cycle a lot can also experience changes to their sperm function, because of the excessive heat generated in the pelvic area. No general link between cycling and male infertility has been established, but it is still recognised as a possible side effect and has been noted in a number of male cyclists.

Comments

GeeBee said:

Back in the late 60s, the guy who serviced my Dad's car made headlines in the UK after his doctor published a paper in the BMJ. Percy and his wife had been trying to have kids for years, and the doctor noted that he often saw Percy riding his bike everywhere. He advised him to try walking to work, and sure enough, Mrs Percy got knocked up a few weeks later.

July 10, 2008 5:18 PM

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Brian Fairbanks, the Senior National Political Correspondent for Nerve, is a filmmaker living in Brooklyn or New Orleans, depending on the season. He is a heavily-armed advocate of gun control.